2022 Kia Soul vs 2023 Kia Soul
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Kia Soul | 2023 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 51 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–30 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 1 |
| Power Train | 12 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7 |
| Steering | 2 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2022 Kia Soul
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.